Women’s College Hospital Academic Family Health Team
Year 2 Practicum
April- August 2025
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Women’s College Hospital Academic Family Health Team
Location: 77 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON
(College and Bay)
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Large, downtown, hospital-affiliated academic family health team. Diverse population reflecting population of inner-city as well as commuters and government workers whose family physician is located at our practice.
Primarily providing short term individual and group counselling and psychotherapy for a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, work stress, grief, trauma, adjusting to a new diagnosis. Will also include assisting clients needing to access resources, referrals in the community. We work with clients aged 16 and up, including seniors.
Practicum Requirements:
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☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting (can be done onsite)
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
Other requirements:
Laptop
For Year 2 Practicums only, select Fields(s) of Study:
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☐ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☒ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
Yes, some experience working directly with clients in some capacity.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mostly direct work
Number of practicums offered:
2
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Karen Burrell RSW
Chantal Simms RSW
Application deadline:
March 7, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum?
Mostly sitting either for sessions or in front of computer
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
Requires comfort meeting with clients face-to-face
To submit an application, please send a cover letter and resume to alexi.sparaggis@utoronto.ca by 4pm on March 7, 2025. Application will be sent to the site.
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